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901. The World's Best Hearing Aid

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

Selective hearing. Anyone NOT been accused of that? Throughout the course of our lives we all develop a remarkable talent for selective hearing. Dale Carnegie said that hearing one's name is the most beautiful sound to the human ear (and he proved it personally with his gift of libraries, all of which bore his name). But that only applies when the one calling our name isn't a parent ...

902. Catch the Fever

Mark 1:29-34

Sermon

James Caldwell III

... to see if he was burning up to see if he was delirious. But wait a minute. By not healing the hurt back in Capernaum, maybe he's telling us that having the Jesus fever means to prioritize when, where, and how we should use our spiritual gifts and talents. Hmmm. Maybe he's saying that the careful aim beats the shotgun spray approach. Maybe he's saying that God sometimes calls us outside of our comfort zone, to think outside the box, to push and even tear the edge of the envelope. All the world isn't just ...

903. It's My Life, Isn't It?

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

James McCormick

... . In the entire world, there is no one else exactly like you. You have been created to become a person that no one else can be. God has something in mind for you, and only you can be the person God intends. God gave us certain talents, inclinations, temperaments, gifts, to enable us to become that one of a kind special person. But, because God wants us to be persons and not puppets, He has set us free. God wants the relationships of life to be real – relationships between us and others, relationships ...

904. Proper 11

Mt 13:24-30, 36-43 · Rom 8:12-25 · Ps 139 · Gen 28:10-19a

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... executed the full dimensions of his promise. Certainly the story line must be heading for a confrontation, because it is difficult to see at this juncture how Jacob could be a blessing to anybody, much less all the nations of the world. His only demonstrated talent up to this point has been to steal blessings for his own self-preservation. Thus the story would appear to have two main points that could be probed in preaching this text. One, God is doggedly pursuing Jacob, and the reason for it is certainly ...

905. Proper 16

Exodus 1:1-22, Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:1-8, Psalm 124:1-8

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... Christlikeness. While the call to common service unites us as believers, Paul continues by stating that the service to which here are called will be different. God has granted us a host of complementary gifts and skills, and we are to assess our talents realistically and ask what it is that God would have us do. Paul lists several possibilities in vv. 6-8, but his remarks are more illustrations than an exhaustive catalogue of graces. What finally determines whether a particular capacity is apt for Christian ...

906. When Tragedy Strikes

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

James W. Moore

... that person. It probably won't be; but it could be. Anyone who walks out a door just might be walking out of your life forever. So pay a compliment, say something nice you've been meaning to say to someone. Tell them that you think they're a good talented person, that you value their friendship and that you admire their ability; that they make you happy. It's a notion that you'll never regret." Listen! It's so important, so crucial. Don't go to sleep at the switch with your loved ones! Don't take them for ...

907. What in the World Are We Doing?

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

... sure he would understand. He should have stayed home anyway.” Aren’t we glad that Jesus didn’t tell the parable like that? He didn’t tell the story like that because He wants us to be “little redeemers”… to give our time, our energy, our prayers, our talent, our resources and our hands, and our hearts to redeeming the world… and He will always go with us. Where there is a problem with the help of God, we can solve it. Where there is a wrong, with the help of God, we can right it. Where there ...

908. God Speaks and the Church Is Our Hearing Aid

Mark 4:1-9

Sermon

James W. Moore

... season. Coach Akers felt sorry for the young man, but he thought “We will be O.K. because we’ve got two more.” In the Oklahoma game, first string quarterback was hurt… Confidently, Coach Akers sent in third string quarterback… not much difference between them in talent and experience. A few plays later, he too was hurt. Coach Akers didn’t know what to do… the fourth string quarterback was a senior… in four years he had never been in a game… not one play… but he had no other choice, so he ...

909. It's Thanksgiving Time!

Psalm 100:1-5

Sermon

James W. Moore

... it is for me to step into this pulpit each Sunday… this pulpit filled so magnificently by the three outstanding ministers who preceded me… Dr. Durwood Fleming, Bishop Kenneth Shamblin and Bishop Walter Underwood! What fun it is to work with this talented, committed and enthusiastic staff… and to share in their great victories and accomplishments! At board meetings, when they tell of their work, it is "wonderfully mind-boggling" to think of all the incredible programs we have going on here and the ...

910. Life in the Living Stone Age

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... temptation is, do I do them for personal reasons (everything from survival to self-aggrandizement) or do I hold off doing them in honor of an even higher purpose? Bread alone isn’t enough, even if you’ve conjured it from a chunk of sandstone. I have a talent for finding good words, but there are times in my work with patients and families and staff where even the most artfully crafted words won’t work¼and I have to trust that God can use the awkward silence every bit as well as my eloquence. I have ...

911. A Good Mom

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

Andrew M. Greeley

... her (him) more than you do me", was an oft heard refrain from one or the other. Though the Mom felt bad about her children's reaction, she just continued to do the best she could to keep them all satisfied. She encouraged their individual talents, seeing them as God-given gifts that needed her encouragement. When they reached adulthood and were out on their own, each one doing his or her own thing, she often wondered if she could have done something else to discourage sibling rivalry. Imagine her surprise ...

912. Our Deepest Fear

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Illustration

Marianne Williamson

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves: "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?" Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God.

913. A Marching Mission

Matthew 10: 24-39

Illustration

Larry Goodpaster

I played in the high school band before the days of flag corps, rifle drill teams and dance routines. Everything depended on the band and its abilities and talents in playing and marching. Every week we had to learn an entire new set of songs, to go with our new marching formations to be performed at half time of the football games. We all received our instructions early in the week and then practiced them until we got them ...

914. First-Class Christianity

Ephesians 5:18-21

Sermon

James Merritt

... , what then? Good workers, eager, earnest Who labor hour by hour; But where, oh, where, my brother, Is God's Almighty power? Refinement: Education! They want the very best, Their plans and schemes are perfect They give themselves no rest; They get the best of talent They try their uttermost, But what they need, brother Is God the Holy Ghost.1 Oswald Chambers, who wrote the magnificent work, My Utmost For His Highest, once said, "There is one thing we cannot imitate we cannot imitate being full of the Holy ...

915. Did You Know?

1 Timothy 1:15

Sermon

James Merritt

... . There was a beautiful lady years ago, who was playing the piano at a gathering of wealthy noble people at a lovely home. She sang like a mocking bird. She was the talk of the party. After the party was over, everybody went up to her to tell her how talented, beautiful and lovely she was. But a preacher by the name of Caesar Milan went up to this young lady and said, "Young lady, I don't mean to offend you, but I want to tell you that in the middle of all of this praise and adulation that you ...

916. Manual Labor Is Not the President of Mexico

Proverbs 6:6-8

Sermon

James Merritt

... in the process. II. The Shame of Laziness If the sluggard only harmed himself, it would be one thing. But the sluggard has a negative effect on society, his family, co-workers, and God Himself. Laziness has consequences that adversely affect everybody. The sluggard represents wasted talents. "He who is slothful in his work is a brother to him who is a great destroyer." (Prov. 18:9) The tragedy of the sluggard is that he wastes the God-given abilities and gifts that are to be used not only to be productive ...

917. God's Will: Don't Leave Home Without It

Romans 12:1-2

Sermon

James Merritt

... time you leave harbor, make certain the captain is on board." What that young officer had done was to leave the harbor and leave his captain back on shore. Listen, no matter how wise you are, how educated you are, how capable you are, how brilliant you are, how talented you are, before you leave the harbor you had better make certain the captain is on board. You had better make sure you are in the will of God. Don't leave home without it. 1. "Plane With A Mind Of Its Own Crashes," The Atlanta Journal, 11-24 ...

918. Nothing but the Blood

1 John 1:7

Sermon

James Merritt

... Century undoubtedly was Dwight L. Moody. Both shared a common trait. They were criticized because of a particular subject they preached about. When Billy Graham was getting started, a professor from Cornell University wrote him a letter and said, "Mr. Graham, you have great talent, and you have what it takes to be a successful minister. But if you want to continue to be successful, you are going to have to leave out the preaching on the blood. It is out of date and no enlightened man of the Twentieth ...

919. How to Rub People the Right Way

Acts 4:36-37

Sermon

James Merritt

... put out a movie entitled "Stand and Deliver." It was the story of Jamie Escalante who was an incredibly successful teacher in a rough high school. In his class were two students named Johnny. One was a bright student and a joy to teach, but the other wasted his talents, bucked authority, and refused to learn anything. Well, at the first PTA Meeting for parents, Johnny's mother asked Jamie for a report on her son's progress. Jamie said, "Why, Johnny is a joy to have in my class. I am so glad he is one of my ...

920. Faithful Fathers Fortify Families

Deuteronomy 6:1-15

Sermon

James Merritt

... , and that is, both your problems and your solutions lay at the feet of faithful fathers. We are living in a world in which real heroes are scarce. So our young people settle for substitute heroes such as overrated movie stars, over-paid athletes, under-talented rock singers, and over-sexed politicians. Many people are finding it more difficult than ever to discover somebody you can call a hero or a heroine.1 In fact, 70% of Americans believe our nation doesn't have heroes anymore, and 50% of Americans don ...

921. Fueling a Habit

Mt 13:24-30

Illustration

King Duncan

Fans of country music revere the name of the late George Jones. Jones had enough hit songs on his hundred or so albums to make the careers of ten singers. But along with George Jones' talent and genius comes a dark side. Jones has a reputation for wild living and self-destructive behavior. In the past he struggled with a serious addiction to alcohol and drugs. His addictions were so severe that Jones would literally do anything to fuel his habit. At one time, George was ...

922. A Strong-willed Woman

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... for her. Too many people cave in. They give up too quickly. This is often the dividing line between those who succeed in life and those who fail. You can see it in every profession. Even in the entertainment business. There are so many talented performers. You see them everywhere. But only a few make it to the top. Sometimes the difference comes down to simple determination. Stephen Arterburn tells about country singer Clint Black. Black has sold more than 16 million albums, but nothing was handed to him ...

923. Mary, Did You Know?

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... worth very little, but God made her the most blessed of all women. Never think of yourself as a loser or a person of little worth. Don’t ever think that you’re too much of a sinner for God to love. Never assume that you have no gift or talent that would be useful to the Lord. God has a habit of using the most unlikely people to accomplish his marvelous works. A SECOND IMPORTANT THING MARY KNEW WAS THAT SHE WAS A VIRGIN. I mean, she knew the facts of life. When Gabriel delivered the momentous news that ...

924. Moses: A Traveling God in a Pop-Up Camper

Exodus 13:17-22, 33:7-11

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... renewed my commitment to Christ—sacred space, holy ground. This congregation has been on an incredible journey in the past several years. The construction of the CLC, the addition of this glorious organ and the renewal of the sanctuary represents untold hours, individual talents, millions of dollars invested in sacred space. And as we come down to the final punch list, we would offer up the same prayer Moses prayed over the tent of praise: · That the cloud of God's presence would fill this place · That ...

925. Why Not Now?

Acts 8:26-40

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, do it now. If you are going to pledge yourself to faithful stewardship through your tithes and offerings, do it now. If you are going to listen for God's call in your life to some form of service, offering your time and talent in the work of Christ, do it now. The time is now.

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